FreeNovelKevin shook his head urgently. "Just, don't tell Mr. Turner, okay?" "Oh fine, I'll just spill it to his wife, then." "...Actually, maybe you should just tell Mr. Turner! I've met his other half, and believe me, if she starts on me, I wouldn't stand a chance in a war of words." Dorothy had genuinely wanted to stand up for her friend Karen, to put in a good word for her.
But then! As the words cto her lips, she realized she didn't have much to defend! Karen's sharp tongue was legendary. She could keep hurling insults even when faced with Heather, who was nothing short of a living nightmare. Who could possibly ther? Together, Kevin and Dorothy's efforts wouldn't evene close.
"Though, she probably won't scold you. She might actually grill Jeffrey seriously, asking if there's anything going on between him and Everett." || Their conversation filled the car ride, and soon, they were back at Bay Residence.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStanding at the doorstep once more, Dorothy couldn't help but reflect.
Entering and leaving the Lopez Corporation three times was akin to hering and going from this place three times! She hoped this would be the last.
Kevin helped her tidy up a bit. Everything was just as Dorothy had left it.
Everett, being a neat freak, always managed to find tto clean the house no matter how busy he was, so Dorothy didn't have to start with cleaning.
She was halfway through unpacking when her phone rang.
Who else could it be but Everett? "I'm free this afternoon." "Then you can pick up Abigail and Langston." "It's too early to pick them up now. I'll head back to Bay Residence and help you out first." Everett's voice was gentle, a warm smile in his tone. "Once we're done, it'll be just the right time." Dorothy set down the clothing she was holding and stretched.
"From what you're saying, you're planning to spend these three days in Bay Residence all in one go? You're not planning on leaving tonight, are you?" His tone clearly indicated he had no intention of leaving.
"... You said at least three days. You didn't specify a maximum." "Playing word games with me, huh?" "I wouldn't dare." Dorothy chuckled, but still hummed in agreement, "If you want toe back, juste back. Bay Residence is your home, your house. Why would you need my permission toe home?" "Then I'lle back now." After hanging up, she took a deep breath and got back to work.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Everett arrived, he found her forehead slightly sweaty, still folding clothes.
He changed into slippers and approached her. "Letdo that." Dorothy looked up to meet his gaze only then.
Everett's eyes were always captivating, deep and alluring. His et tall figure cast a shadow, bloiset half the light from the lamp above. That shadow fell on her like a protective shield.
She was always under his protection.
"Everett, are you sure there's no work back at thepany?" "None at all. You can ask Kevin; he's free this afternoon too." Only then did Dorothy nod, handing him the clothes, "Then helpwith these, and I'll sort out the kitchenware." She was about to leave when Everett caught her wrist.
"Let's not. I'll handle everything." "We can do it faster together!" He smiled, a mischievous glint in his warm eyes.
"You'll need all your strength later tonight. Save it." || || e lift a There's not much do." ." Everett stroked her hair "Or you can supervise, Ms. Sanchez." u can supervise, Ms relax. You don't need to
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